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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.46, 1,095.70 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.46, 1,095.70 and 268.24 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.46 : 1,095.70 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.46/1,095.70 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.46x = 1,095.70 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.46x = 293,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,910.57/730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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